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Statutory Suspensions and Regulatory and Administrative Requirement Flexibilities Available to Native American Programs During CY 2026 To Assist Tribal Grantees With Recovery and Relief Efforts on Behalf of Families Affected by Presidentially Declared Disasters
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In 2026, certain Native American housing programs will have relaxed rules to help families affected by disasters declared by the President. This includes the Indian Housing Block Grant, Indian Community Development Block Grant, and Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant programs. Grantees in disaster areas can request additional help and flexibility to better respond to the needs of impacted families. Insurance agents working with these programs should familiarize themselves with these changes and assist clients in navigating the available support.
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This notification advises the public of suspensions, waivers, and flexibilities from HUD requirements for its Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG), Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG), and Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant (NHHBG) grantees located in areas covered by Presidentially Declared Disasters (PDDs) during calendar year 2026 or grantees carrying out authorized eligible activities to assist impacted families located in areas covered by certain PDDs. The notice outlines available relief measures and instructions for requesting additional waivers or flexibilities needed for disaster response and recovery. These provisions apply only to 2026 PDDs and do not apply to ONAP COVID-relief programs, which are governed by separate waiver and implementation notices.